Glass fibre products (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $5.1 million of glass fibre products (other) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $47.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $47.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 9.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports glass fibre products (other) from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (34%), China (23%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 34% |
| China | $1.2M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $753K | 15% |
| Qatar | $449K | 8.7% |
| United States | $324K | 6.3% |
| India | $142K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $134K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 1% |
| South Korea | $48K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, close to the world average of $4.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass fibre products (other) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $46.6 million of glass fibre products (other) in 2024 (20.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $23.9M | 51% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.6M | 21% |
| Qatar | $3.4M | 7.4% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Iraq | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $951K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $930K | 2% |
| Oman | $842K | 1.8% |
| Jordan | $763K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait glass fibre products (other) imports (HS 7019.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7019.90: Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre products (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported glass fibre products (other) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fibre products (other) to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fibre products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass fibre products (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $47.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export glass fibre products (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $46.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. That compares with imports of $5.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre products (other)?
The HS code for glass fibre products (other) is subheading 7019.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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